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Explore and understand the challenge of increasing school absence for disadvantaged pupils, those with SEND, and those known to children’s social care. You will come away ready to implement new ideas and proven strategies in your school. This year, almost two in five disadvantaged pupils (37.9 per cent) were persistently absent. This is also double the rate for their better-off peers. Similar statistics apply to those with SEND and those known to children’s social care. This means the attendance gap has widened by 6.7 percentage points, rising from 14.5 per cent in pre-pandemic 2018-19 to 21.2 per cent this year. This online session has been designed to help school leaders identify the causes and consequences of differences and disadvantages and put in place proven strategies to help improve attendance and outcomes for those learners.

In this practical session, you will discover a simple yet powerful model for coaching, handling challenging conversations, and delivering impactful feedback. This approach can transform how you engage with Leaders, Teachers, Pupils, Parents, and Trustees/Governors - all with one adaptable framework. What’s in it for you? • Save Time: In an era of tight budgets and limited capacity, this model will help you reclaim hours every week. • Boost Impact: Learn strategies that drive meaningful change across your school community. • Universal Application: One model that works for every stakeholder group. • Practical & Proven: Tried and tested in real school environments.

This course is being delivered online, and a recording will be available for up to 30 days after the event has ended. Facilitator - Philip Wood - Partner, Browne Jacobson This course will provide participants with an overview of the EHCP consultation and amendment process, including the responsibilities of both schools and local authorities as part of that process. The course will look at the legal framework surrounding EHCPs and will consider: what makes an EHCP effective; what a placement consultation should look like; and how unlawful or unreasonable decisions can be challenged. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and will receive practical guidance on how to navigate the EHCP minefield. Aims By the end of the session participants will: Understand the requirements for specificity in Education, Health and Care Plans; Be clear on the legal timescales relating to EHCP consultations and amendments; Be able to prepare a robust response to consultation; and Be able to confidently challenge unlawful or unreasonable decision making. Comments from members "Fascinating to understand the law behind decisions and feel empowered moving forward with contact with our LA" - Claire Sadler, Middleton Primary, Nottingham "It was a great session to sign up as I am new SENCo in September covering a maternity post" - Juliette Frampton, Atlantic Academy Portland "Fab and just what I hoped to get from this session" - Beaumont Hill Academy, Durham "Very informative" - Paul Provins, Middle Leader - Inspire Acadaemy, Chatham  "Very valuable" - SENCo - Milton Road Primary School, Cambridge "Very useful" - Shaw Primary Academy, Basildon